The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maine offers Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This grant is designed for eligible governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as individuals, to fund projects with durations ranging from one to three years. The program anticipates approximately $100,000 in support for this initiative, allocated through a competitive grants process. The CIG aims to foster novel solutions and accelerate their integration into conservation practices, benefiting a broad geographic area including all U.S. states and territories. This funding opportunity encourages innovative proposals that align with NRCS objectives for advancing environmental stewardship.
Opportunity ID: 66814
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCSME1101 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MAINE CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 27, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Independent school districts Individuals Private institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Vermont State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maine is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from all 50 States, Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). Maine NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2011 will be approximately $100,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. Funds will be awarded through a competitive grants process.. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the instructions needed to apply to CIG. Each application will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. DATES: Applications must be received at the NRCS Maine Headquarters by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), on February 28, 2011. Project applications selected for funding consideration by NRCS will be notified by 4 p.m. EST, on March 31, 2011. ADDRESSES: The address for hand-delivered, mail, express mail, or overnight courier service for applications is: Jerry Jacobs,, Contracting Officer, Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Maine Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 967 Illinois Avenue, Suite #3, Bangor, Maine 04401. To submit your application electronically, visit Grants.gov-Apply for Grants and follow the instructions. For more information contact: Christopher JonesMaine CIG Program Manager Department of AgricultureNatural Resources Conservation Service 967 Illinois Avenue, Suite #3Bangor Maine.04401 Phone: (207) 990-9563 Fax: (207) 990-9599Email: chris.jones@me.usda.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | Maine NRCS homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gerald Jacobs
Contract Specialist (207) 990-9584 Email:gerald.jacobs@me.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Correction to page 12 of the Announcement concerning Matching Funds. Part III. A. in the original notice states that "Only 25 percent of the required match can be contributed as in-kind." This statement is incorrect. The correction follows: ONLY 25 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL PROJECT COST CAN BE CONTRIBUTED AS IN-KIND. | Feb 15, 2011 | |
| Corrected link to Maine NRCS homepage | Feb 15, 2011 | |
| Jan 31, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCSME1101 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MAINE CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 27, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Independent school districts Individuals Private institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Vermont State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maine is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from all 50 States, Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). Maine NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2011 will be approximately $100,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. Funds will be awarded through a competitive grants process.. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the instructions needed to apply to CIG. Each application will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. DATES: Applications must be received at the NRCS Maine Headquarters by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), on February 28, 2011. Project applications selected for funding consideration by NRCS will be notified by 4 p.m. EST, on March 31, 2011. ADDRESSES: The address for hand-delivered, mail, express mail, or overnight courier service for applications is: Jerry Jacobs,, Contracting Officer, Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Maine Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 967 Illinois Avenue, Suite #3, Bangor, Maine 04401. To submit your application electronically, visit Grants.gov-Apply for Grants and follow the instructions. For more information contact: Christopher JonesMaine CIG Program Manager Department of AgricultureNatural Resources Conservation Service 967 Illinois Avenue, Suite #3Bangor Maine.04401 Phone: (207) 990-9563 Fax: (207) 990-9599Email: chris.jones@me.usda.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | Maine NRCS homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gerald Jacobs
Contract Specialist (207) 990-9584 Email:gerald.jacobs@me.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCSME1101 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MAINE CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Individuals Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Vermont State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maine is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from all 50 States, Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). Maine NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2011 will be approximately $100,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. Funds will be awarded through a competitive grants process.. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the instructions needed to apply to CIG. Each application will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. DATES: Applications must be received at the NRCS Maine Headquarters by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), on February 28, 2011. Project applications selected for funding consideration by NRCS will be notified by 4 p.m. EST, on March 31, 2011. ADDRESSES: The address for hand-delivered, mail, express mail, or overnight courier service for applications is: Jerry Jacobs,, Contracting Officer, Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Maine Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 967 Illinois Avenue, Suite #3, Bangor, Maine 04401. To submit your application electronically, visit Grants.gov-Apply for Grants and follow the instructions. For more information contact: Christopher JonesMaine CIG Program Manager Department of AgricultureNatural Resources Conservation Service 967 Illinois Avenue, Suite #3Bangor Maine.04401 Phone: (207) 990-9563 Fax: (207) 990-9599Email: chris.jones@me.usda.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | Maine NRCS homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gerald Jacobs
Contract Specialist (207) 990-9584 Email:gerald.jacobs@me.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCSME1101 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MAINE CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals County governments Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Vermont State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maine is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from all 50 States, Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). Maine NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2011 will be approximately $100,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration.
Funds will be awarded through a competitive grants process.. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the instructions needed to apply to CIG. Each application will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. DATES: Applications must be received at the NRCS Maine Headquarters by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), on February 28, 2011. Project applications selected for funding consideration by NRCS will be notified by 4 p.m. EST, on ADDRESSES: The address for hand-delivered, mail, express mail, or overnight courier service for applications is: Jerry Jacobs,, Contracting Officer, Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Maine Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 967 Illinois Avenue, Suite #3, Bangor, Maine 04401. To submit your application electronically, visit Grants.gov-Apply for Grants and follow the instructions. For more information contact: Christopher Jones |
| Link to Additional Information: | Maine NRCS homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gerald Jacobs
Contract Specialist (207) 990-9584 Email:gerald.jacobs@me.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 66814 Full Announcement-1 -> mecig2011.pdf
Folder 66814 Full Announcement-2 -> mecig2011mod1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Gerald Jacobs Contract Specialist (207) 990-9584 Email: gerald.jacobs@me.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00029371 | Jan 27, 2011 | Feb 28, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
66814 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
66814 Project-1.1.pdf
66814 Budget-1.1.pdf
66814 SF424A-1.0.pdf
66814 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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